White Coat Dreams: It's More Than Just A Hashtag

What is “White Coat
Dreams?”

What started out as a hashtag #WhiteCoatDreams I used during
my junior year during undergrad has now transpired into a blog/brand that
inspires others to achieve their dreams in the medical field and in their
careers. Did I think that this “hashtag” that I used to frequently motivate
myself through college had inspirational potential? – UH NO…but it did, and I
am humbled by those that are inspired through my journey to becoming a
Physician Assistant. Every day, I get questions from those who are aspiring to
be in my shoes, and I’m consistently asked about the inspiration behind “White
Coat Dreams.” Although the answer seems simple, its transformation has been
complex! This journey has NOT been easy, but if it was easy, anyone could do
it.

Since starting my blog 8 months ago, I have grown so much
as a person, and while discovering who I am and transforming into the woman I
aspire to be. I never understood the meaning behind “you cannot change your
situation and not change who you are” until now. I was that woman that would
gossip about others and put them down; who took entertainment in being petty
and shady…that was me. I thought I had it all together, but I didn’t. I thought
I could do no wrong, yet daily I would wrong others. I did not realize that I
was holding onto a lot of insecurities within myself, which was playing a role
in how I was acting. Since putting myself out there and opening up to
others about my struggles, I have learned that I was this insecure, petty
person, and I did not want to be this person anymore. How could I inspire young
women to achieve their goals when I was talking negatively about others? How
could I save lives when I had these petty ways about myself? … I
couldn’t do both. I had to change. I WANTED to change…so I did.

#WhiteCoatDreams is more than just a way to share my
journey with others and to inspire others; it is a way for me to open
up to you guys, which in turn helps me heal some of my insecurities and
wounds. Thank you, guys, for being an ear to listen and giving
me a platform to be vulnerable without being judged. I have not felt safe in
being who I am until now…thank you for giving that to me.

Since starting this, I have met some of the most amazing
people in the medical community, and because of them, I AM a better person. I
never knew I could get so much support from complete strangers. You guys
have been amazing, and this would not be possible without you guys. When I see
others' success, I am so happy and motivated that I know some of the most
amazing people, and they are going out and getting it!

#2018Goals…

When people think of the “white coat,” they think of the
pinnacle position in the medical field, but why does the “white coat” only
apply to the medical field? Can it not apply to those that are seeking that CEO
position, their CPA license, becoming a lawyer, etc.? Why limit something that
is so symbolic to life in general!? Isn't the white coat about rescue and
saving lives!? Why can't it translate for everyone who is vulnerable,
sharing testimonies pushing the limits of success!? I want “White Coat Dreams”
to inspire everyone whether you are in the medical field or not. I want it to
symbolize the pinnacle that we as women achieve in our careers. From here on
out, when you think of a “white
coat,” I want you to apply it to your life. What are you willing to do to get
that “white coat?”

In 2018, let’s start a new movement of inspiring and
uplifting women. Let’s help each other out. Let’s stop this “mean girl”
epidemic. Let’s set a better example for the younger generation. Let’s show
young girls that it’s okay to help another woman that is aspiring to do
the same thing as you. Helping someone else does not make you weak nor
weaken your strengths. What GOD has in store for your life is for YOU and YOU
only; nobody can take that away. In 2018, let’s be the better version of ourselves. Let’s be the
change that WE want to see in the world.